Congrats to Mia Scharphie on being the randomly selected winner of two tickets to Somerville Local First’s Harvest Fest! Mia’s favorite part of Somerville is “The creativity, maker spirit and craft traditions here–without sacrificing a slow food pace of life!” Thanks to everyone who entered and remember to buy your Harvest Fest tickets if you weren’t selected!
As the owner of a local, independent business in Somerville, one of my favorite organizations in the city is Somerville Local First, where I proudly serve on the board. And I couldn’t be more excited about our upcoming fundraiser, Harvest Fest 2014, happening at the Arts at the Armory (191 Highland Ave.) on October 18.
Harvest Fest is not your typical nonprofit gala. It’s a two-session all-local craft beer and food tasting highlighting the best breweries in the area and delicious restaurants in Somerville. You can attend in the afternoon (2 p.m.-5 p.m.) or evening (6 p.m.-9 p.m.) to sip and savor while listening to the sounds of some incredible local musicians.
These are the confirmed breweries and other libations to date:
*Aeronaut Brewing
*Bantam Cider
*Berkshire Brewing Company
*Blue Hills Brewing Company
*Far From the Tree Cider
*Harpoon
*Jack’s Abby
*Mystic Brewing Company
*Mayflower Brewing Company
*Rapscallion
These are the confirmed restaurants to date:
*3 Little Figs
*Bibim
*Brass Union
*Daddy Jones
*Dave’s Fresh Pasta
*Eat at Jumbo’s
*El Potro
*Foundry
*The Independent
*Kirkland Tap and Trotter
*Olde Magoun’s Saloon
*Q’s Nuts
*Riverbar
*Saloon
*Scoop N Scootery
*Taza Chocolate
Entertainment will be provided by Somerville favorites:
*Red Square
*3D and the Greaseballs
*The Hospitality
*General Motor
In addition to the awesome beer, food and music, Harvest Fest will have fun games like corn hole and opportunities to enter to win some terrific raffles donated by Spoke Wine Bar and M.S. Walker.
Tickets are on sale now at both the General Admission and VIP levels. And while everyone who attends Harvest Fest is guaranteed to have a fun and delicious time, VIPS will experience a few extra perks, including:
*Gift certificates to some of your favorite local businesses
*Treats from Somerville-based Spindler Confections
*Fun schwag from the Somerville Beat
*Exclusive discounts to businesses in Somerville and Cambridge
*A Harvest Fest commemorative glass with matching Cuppow lid!
And today I’ve got your chance to win two tickets to attend Harvest Fest!
How to enter:
Leave a comment with your name and email address telling us why you love Somerville–your favorite restaurant, events like Harvest Fest, a small business you frequent–whatever makes this the place you want to be. You have until midnight on Wednesday, October 8 to enter. The randomly selected winner will be announced on Thursday, October 9. Good luck!
P.S. Somerville Local First is also seeking volunteers to assist at the event in a variety of roles. Help out for one session and party at the other! Even if you don’t win the giveaway, you can still buy tickets to Harvest Fest. And remember that your purchase goes directly to keeping Somerville local, independent and awesome.
27 Responses to Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets to Harvest Fest 2014
I just moved to Somerville a few weeks ago. I’m still getting used to my neighborhood, but I’m loving it so far! I’m excited to learn of events like this in the city. There are still so many places I need to venture to. But as of now, I will say that Union Square Donuts is a definite favorite. A trip there is best way to start a lazy weekend afternoon.
I’ve always loved the Somerville Winter Farmer’s Market
The creativity, maker spirit and craft traditions here–without sacrificing a slow food pace of life!
I love the vibrant night life in Davis Square. Johnny D’s Uptown has great food and music. I am a big fan of the Somerville Theater. The September Dog Festival at Trum Field was so much fun. Somerville is just a terrific place for young adults.
The events, great restaurants, great neighborhoods, the responsiveness of Somerville 311 (seriously, you tweet them about something that needs to be taken care of and they are on it!), what’s there not to love?
Also, great beer and cider coming out of Somerville! Aeronaut Brewing and Bantam cider are just a short walk from each other, and Slumbrew’s brewery is slated to open soon.
I love living in Somerville. I thought moving from the North End to Somerville would feel like I was million miles away from the city. That is not true. It is a lively diverse neighborhood. I get the cute neighborhood feel with the convenience of city living. I love the large number of parks and open spaces. I love that there is always something to do, but most of all I love the diverse selection of food all with in walking distance of my house.
All of the events in Somerville are great – from Harvest Fest, to the various 5k’s, and the upcoming HONK! festival. There is always something to do!
Top 5 Reasons Why I Love Somerville:
5. You’re never too old to go to prom. (Well, as long as it’s hosted by Somerville Local First, and not the high school.)
4. We put bacon on our doughnuts (thank you, Union Square Donuts).
3. FACT: Davis Square has more ice cream and frozen yogurt per capita than anywhere else in the world. Look it up. (Actually, don’t look it up. Just trust me.)
2. Somverville Theater is the only place I know where I can enjoy a beer during an afternoon matinee without getting the side-eye from my fellow movie-goers.
1. Because Somerville knows that sometimes you have a to take a step back and appreciate the finer things in life. So every September, we all get together and celebrate Fluff! I couldn’t live in a community that takes the gooey white stuff for granted.
A city government that promotes such a positive and progressive culture.
Love the community and the awesome breweries (Pretty Things, Slumbrew, and Bantam, to name a few!).
Love the variety Somerville has to offer, spanning from the people to the restaurants to the activities. Keep it up!
The cheese fritters at Highland Kitchen are the most delicious food item on Earth. Reason enough to live in Somerville.
I love the Farmer’s Market and the great community wide events!
I love community events like this one!
Love awesome designs from Union Press all over town (and at Harvest Fest!)
Even though I live in Cambridge, I love Somerville. From farmer’s markets (winter and summer!) to the booze (from places like Ball Square Fine Wines, to the Burren, to Bantam Cider), to all the lively festivals, there’s more fun to be had than there is time to have fun!
I love all the events in Somerville! Also I feel like any interest I have is covered in terms of clubs and meet ups. Also love exploring the areas restaurant scene !
Somerville has changed a lot for the better since I moved here in 2004. Davis Square is a vibrant, young, fun place now as opposed to the dreary, depressing one of the early 2000’s. The plethora of ethnic restaurants, coffee shops, bars, events, and the diversity make Somerville one of the best towns in Massachusetts!
Honk! and the Union Square Farmer’s Market
My favorite things about living in Somerville are the Davis flea, flatbread pizza, famers markets, and free music and events at assembly square.
I love everything about Someville! I miss living in Davis Sq, going for long runs outside, and going to Blue Shirt Cafe way too often.
I love Somerville because of the wonderful community, especially for the arts! Somerville Open Studios is one of the best weekends of the year, HONK! in Davis Square, and all of the wonderful local events at the Armory (where I also get to get married!).
Visiting Union Square (Bloc 11 Cafe, Union Square Donuts, Bow St Yoga) and the amazing weekend farmer’s market where there was the freshest of food & locally bottled mead WAS the reason I moved to across the country from NC to Somerville!
The community. I just moved here a few weeks ago, and I’ve never met a nicer group of people who are so excited to share their city with everyone else — I’m happy to be a part of it now!
My favorite thing is the Somerville Beat because it lets me know about all the events going on around Somerville! Aside from that, I love that the whole city is focused on progress & community. It’s an amazing feeling to be surrounded by people that seem to really care about where they live & how they can better things.
Thanks so much for your comment Gailyn–you made my day!
Highland Kitchen is my happy place where everyone knows my name (and I can get the world’s best buffalo brussel sprouts)